Patents by Inventor Wolfgang Osterhold

Wolfgang Osterhold has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Limited spring and inertia latch system
    Patent number: 4358155
    Abstract: An improved inertia latch system for a vehicle seat having a pivotally adjustable backrest and a separate more forwardly pivoted hinge member to accommodate forward tilting of the backrest for rear passenger entry and exit provides a limit for the seat angle at which release of the inertia latch can be effected in order to enhance safety, a manual override for releasing the inertia latch and a reduction in weight and cost of the inertia latch mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1982
    Assignee: Keiper U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Osterhold, Bernd A. Klueting
  • Vehicle seat back mounting
    Patent number: 4305615
    Abstract: A vehicle seat back mounting having a latch pivotably mounted for a limited swinging movement with a recessed catch shaped for engaging a projection on the stationary seat part to prevent forward tilting. The center of gravity of the latch is located laterally and below the pivot point so that during manual tilting of the seat back the force of gravity releases the latch from the projection; and so that during sudden deceleration of the vehicle an inertial force counteracts the force of gravity and prevents unlatching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1981
    Assignee: Keiper U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventor: Wolfgang Osterhold